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Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (August 2024)
WELDING WIZARDRY GIVEAWAY – ‘FIRST TIME WELDER’ EDITION We’re delighted to launch our next Welding Wizardry Giveaway, only this time there’s a twist! Are you new to welding, or know someone starting out in the industry? We understand how building your kit can be expensive for first time welders, so this…
August Focus On…Introducing LC Lasers the Experts in Laser Solutions
This month we’ll take a closer look at LC Lasers – a relatively new addition to our product offering following Rapid’s appointment as an ‘Authorised Distributor’ for the UK – and find out why some of our best decisions have been made over a good Paella! Introducing LC Lasers – Experts in…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (July 2024)
In this month’s edition we are covering the details of our first ever Rapid Welding Wednesday Demonstration Day, our latest summer offer on Hypertherm Hand Systems and the winner of our latest Welding Wizardry Competition. As you may have seen on our Social Media channels, we have a series of…
July Focus On…Hypertherm Powermax 45 SYNC
The next evolution of portable plasma power; the Powermax45 SYNC from Hypertherm has arrived! The Hypertherm® Powermax® Plasma range is home to the most extensive range of manual and automated metal cutting and gouging systems for metal workers, and the newest member of the Powermax® family, the Powermax45 SYNC, represents the most versatile system…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (June 2024)
Flower Power Let’s kick off our newsletter with some fun and frivolity. Rapid’s MD, Roy Edwards, embraced the carnival spirit this month and attended the Isle of Wight Festival. The line up was great and the weather fabulous! Amazing what a few flowers can do, eh? New Product! FEIN Power…
June Focus On…Kemppi Minarc T 223 ACDC GM
Introducing Minarc T 223 ACDC GM Weld and Clean with One Machine 2024 marks 75 years since Kemppi began setting new standards in welding innovation, quality, and technological advancement, and there are no plans for them to stop anytime soon! As an Official UK Supplier of Kemppi products since Rapid’s inception 34 years ago,…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (May 2024)
Firstly, thank you.We would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers and friends who reached out to us after learning about Gary passing away. Your thoughts, anecdotes and memories were a pleasure to receive and reflected how respected and highly regarded Gary was. Welding Wizardry We’ve…
May Focus On…Welcome to the Volt Age – Renegade VOLT™ 200i
Industrial. Professional. Battery-powered. Whether you are Stick or TIG welding, ESAB’s Renegade VOLT™ 200i allows you to weld completely off the grid thanks to its patented attachment battery box. Lightweight and portable, this versatile battery powered welder means remote, hard to reach locations without access to AC mains power won’t be a barrier to…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (April 2024)
Some Sad News It is with great sadness that we share the news our esteemed colleague and friend, Gary Bull (Bully), passed away on the 16th April 2024.Gary has been a valued part of the Rapid family since 2007, and prior to that, a friend of the company for 15 years….
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (March 2024)
Prepping for Our Open House Event By the time you read this, our Open House Event will have been and gone, but we’d like to share with you some of the preparations and undertakings involved in throwing Rapid’s doors open to the public, and also our exciting plans for the future. For…
March Focus On…Open House 2024
Join Us. Watch the Experts. Have a Go! Our Open House event this March is offering the fantastic opportunity to mingle with industry professionals from a variety of leading companies. With lots of live demonstrations planned, you can look forward to seeing some of the latest welding technology and equipment, and even have a go yourself!In preparation,…
Common Welding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Welding is both an art and a science, demanding precision, patience and knowledge. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, mastering welding requires understanding the common mistakes that can occur and learning how to avoid them. To help, the Rapid Welding team have compiled some of the most frequent welding…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (February 2024)
This February you can enjoy some great savings on ESAB Savage welding helmets and the ESAB Rogue EMP 210 PRO MI! ESAB Savage A40 Welding Helmet The ESAB Savage A40 has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of welders, from maintenance and construction workers through to the occasional welder…
February Focus On…We’re delighted to welcome to our product offering the excellent range from German company, EWM.
New to Rapid! A global leader in the field of welding technology and quality, EWM’s goal is to offer the best products to their customers, making welding processes economical, safer, and more sustainable; all things we at Rapid Welding are very keen on bringing to our customers too! With their…
The Future’s Bright. The Future is Laser Welding
The future of welding is here, bathed in the brilliant beam of the laser. Gone are the days of brute force and messy heat; laser welding offers a delicate touch, unmatched precision, and a world of opportunities for industries both old and new. In our first blog of 2024, we’re…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter! (January 2024)
Welding Wizardry Giveaway It’s a New Year but we are delighted to continue working with Lincoln Electric who are, once again, sponsoring the Welding Wizardry competition, offering a Lincoln Electric Viking 3350 Mojo Auto Darkening Welding Helmet – worth over £270 (SSP) – to each winner in 2024, along with some fabulous Rapid Goodies of…
“We welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin